Q. Who amongst the following is known as the Light of Asia? (a) Jesus Christ (b) Lord Buddha (c) Prophet Mohammad (d) Zarathustra Ans: (b) Lord Buddha The person known as the “Light of Asia” is (b) Lord Buddha. Explanation: Lord Buddha, also known as Gautama Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama, is referred to as the […]
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Q. The Jain Tirthankara Mahavira has been mentioned in the early Buddhist literature as (a) Nigantha Nataputta (b) Vardhamana (c) Vesaliya (d) Videhaputta Ans: (a) Nigantha Nataputta Explanation: The Jain Tirthankara Mahavira has been mentioned in the early Buddhist literature as (a) Nigantha Nataputta. In early Buddhist texts, Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of
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Q. Which one among the following Tirthankaras was according to the Svetambar tradition, a lady? (a) Sumatinatha (b) Shantinatha (c) Mallinatha (d) Arishtanemi Ans: (c) Mallinatha Explanation: According to the Svetambar tradition, the Tirthankara who was a lady is (c) Mallinatha. Mallinatha, also known as Malli, is considered the 19th Tirthankara in Jainism. The Svetambar
Q. The earliest epigraphic evidence mentioning the birth place of Sakyamuni Buddha is obtained from (a) Sarnath (b) Sravasti (c) Kausambi (d) Rummindei Ans: (d) Rummindei Explanation: The earliest epigraphic evidence mentioning the birthplace of Sakyamuni Buddha is obtained from (d) Rummindei. Rummindei, also known as Lumbini, is located in present-day Nepal and is widely
Q. Where did the Mahasamghika school arise ? (a) Bodhagaya (b) Rajagriha (c) Sravasti (d) Vaishali Ans: (d) Vaishali
Q. Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the gradual decline of Jainism? (a) The assimilative power of Hinduism (b) The destruction of their temples by the foreign invaders and others (c) The extremism of its ethical code and religious discipline (d) The influence and popularity of Shaiva and Vaishnava saints
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Q. Which of the following was not one of the reasons for the rapid spread of Jainism amongst the trading community? (a) The trading community could observe the vow of non-injury without any difficulty (b) The strict limitation of private property was interpreted to mean landed property and not the wealth earned from trade and
Q. The most important event on the death centenary (parinivrana) of the Buddha was the: (a) Despatch of the Buddhist mission to Sri Lanka (b) Calling of the second Buddhist Council (c) Compilation of the teachings of the Buddha (d) Division of Buddhism into Mahayana and Hinayana sects Ans: (b) Calling of the second Buddhist
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Q. Which of the following was not a similarity between Buddhism and Jainism? (a) Both were agnostic and rejected the Vedic thoughts (b) Both had equal faith in Ahinsa (c) Both accepted followers without any casts distinction (d) Both believed in the Law of Doctrine of Karma Ans: (b) Both had equal faith in Ahinsa
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Q. Which of the following places can be regarded as the largest monastic establishment in Western India (containing 130 caves)? (a) Karle (b) Ajanta (c) Junnair (d) Kanheri Ans: (d) Kanheri Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Kanheri. Kanheri is the largest monastic establishment in Western India, containing 130 caves. It is located in the
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